Beyond the Creek

New Rheem Theatre
350 Park St. Moraga
Sunday, March 24th, 2013
2:00pm | $15

This weekend we are very excited for our special guest ; Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony recipient, Rita Moreno. On March 23rd, we will be screening “Singin’ in the Rain” at Orinda Theatre, 7pm. On March 24th, we will be screening “West Side Story” at the New Rheem Theatre, 2pm. Ms. Moreno will be doing a Q&A at both screenings, and signed copies of her new memoir will be available for purchase. Tickets are available on our website for $15.

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Orinda Resident Charged with Molesting Boy

March 22, 2013 2:30 pm

Orinda resident and former high school baseball coach Joel Kaufman has been charged with molesting a teenage boy as well as secretly filming another in the East Bay. According to ABC News Kaufman has disappeared and police are searching for him.

From the ABC News article:

Kaufman owns Triple Play Batting Cages in San Leandro. He is the head coach of California Smoke Baseball Club, a travelling high school club.

Kaufman also coached at Bishop O’Dowd High School between 1999 and 2005. The Oakland Diocese said Thursday that no parents have come forward to say their son was abused, but police think there could be more victims.

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Judging Restaurants – Lettuce in Walnut Creek

March 22, 2013 11:30 am

The restaurant Lettuce has been open for several years now in downtown Walnut Creek at 1632 Locust St. near the Lesher Center and I can’t believe this is my first time trying this place out. It’s independently owned with only one location and I will definitely be back for lunch. I ordered the Mission and Soho salads to-go and it was quite yummy. Check out their menu here. They also offer soups and sandwiches. Has anyone tried the sandwiches? What are the must-try items?

This is where you order the salads, they are big!

Big menu and nice looking interior:

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Vote for Diablo Magazine’s Best of the East Bay 2013 Issue

March 22, 2013 10:00 am

It’s that’s time of year again. Yes, there is one more week left to vote for Diablo Magazine’s Best of the East Bay issue. To vote for your favorite restaurant, store, fun spot etc. click here. One lucky voter will win a three night stay at the Silverado resort in Napa if you vote in 20 or more categories. Deadline is March 29th, 2013.

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Friday Question of the Day – What do you think of the Sidewalk Signs in Walnut Creek?

March 22, 2013 8:30 am

Strolling through downtown Walnut Creek you’d be hard pressed not to pass by a sidewalk or “sandwich board” sign outside stores. They’re everywhere. I’ve become so used to them I figured they were a normal part of suburban downtowns. That is until I spoke with someone recently who mentioned they were surprised at all the sidewalk signs in the area. It looks like it’s become a mandatory part of doing business for many stores to encourage people to stop by.

So for today’s question of the day, what do you think of the sidewalk sandwich signs in downtown? Is it too crowded? Too commercial? Or maybe you haven’t even noticed them much.

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Meet the Easter Bunny at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga Mar. 30th

March 21, 2013 4:30 pm

Meet the Easter Bunny:

Rheem Valley Shopping Center (next to Starbucks)
Saturday, March 30th, 2013
12:00pn – 3:00pm

Click here for a coupon for a free photo session with the Easter Bunny (bring your own camera).

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Kelly-Moore Paints Opens in Lafayette

March 21, 2013 11:30 am

Back in October of last year I noted that Kelly-Moore Paints would be opening in the former restaurant Fuz on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette and Kelly-Moore has now been open for a while. Behind Kelly-Moore a new Indian restaurant will be opening up according to Diablo Dish.

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On the Lamorinda Trail – Backyard Chickens

March 21, 2013 8:30 am

Spotted on the Lamorinda trail in Lafayette. The sign says, “New Chicks Eggs Coming Soon”. You can read more about the backyard chicken boom from Walnut Creek magazine here.

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Flock of Flutes Performance at Walnut Creek Library Tomorrow

March 20, 2013 4:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user stevendepolo

Flock of Flutes:

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thursday, March 21st, 2013
7:30pm – 8:30pm | Free

Flock of Flutes will perform a variety of selections from its broad repertoire, which includes traditional classical pieces and new works written specifically for flute choir. The featured works will include: William Tell Overture by Rossini, Finale from Act II of Marriage of Figaro by Mozart, Views from Falls House by Gary Shocker and more!
Music lovers of all ages and tastes will find something to enjoy in the course of the program.

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Corners Tavern Offering Kids Menu

March 20, 2013 11:30 am

The restaurant Corners Tavern has been open for a year now in downtown Walnut Creek and I recently noticed they offer a kids menu. Take a look at the kids burger in the photo above, it’s an exact replica of the adult burger which I think is great. Many times kids meals are dumbed down so this was a nice surprise.

Take a look at the kids menu:

Corners Tavern is located at 1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek next to Macy’s.

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